loop
The definition of a loop is a length of something that is folded back on itself so that it leaves an opening in the middle.
(noun)- An example of loop is the rounded part of a bow on a package.
- An example of loop is the letter O.
Loop is defined as to form in a way that two sides fold on each other with an opening in the middle.
(verb)An example of loop is to tie a shoelace.
See loop in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the more or less circular figure formed by a line, thread, wire, etc. that curves back to cross itself
- a noose
- anything having or forming this figure: the loop of a written l
- a sharp bend, as in a mountain road, which almost comes back upon itself
- a ring-shaped fastening or ornament: loops for a belt
- a plastic intrauterine contraceptive device: usually with the
- a segment of film or magnetic tape joined end to end to form a continuous strip for endless repetition in mixing or dubbing sound
- a system consisting of a series of operations or activities in which each depends on the outcome of the previous one; esp., such a system in which the result of a later operation affects an earlier operation, providing continuous feedback
- Aeron. a looplike airplane maneuver flown in a vertical plane
- Comput. a sequence of program instructions that are repeatedly executed until certain conditions are reached
- Elec. a complete circuit
- Physics the part of a vibrating string, air column, etc. between the nodes; antinode
Origin: ME loup < Anglo-N forms corresponding to ON hlaup, a leap, hlaupa, to run (akin to leap) > Dan løbe(knude), lit., running (knot)
transitive verb
- to make a loop or loops in or of
- to wrap around one or more times: loop the wire around the post
- to fasten with a loop or loops: to loop curtains back
- to dub in or rerecord dialogue or other sound into (a film)
- Elec. to join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit
intransitive verb
- to form into a loop or loops
- to progress as a measuring worm does by alternately straightening the body and drawing it up into a loop
- Aeron. to perform a loop or loops
noun
Origin: ME loupe, prob. < MDu lupen, to peer
See loop in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.b. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
- Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.
- Electricity A closed circuit.
- Computer Science A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met.
- A type of loop-shaped intrauterine device.
- A flight maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane with the lateral axis of the aircraft remaining horizontal.
- A segment of film or magnetic tape whose ends are joined, making a strip that can be continuously replayed.
- Sports See league1.
- To form into a loop.
- To fasten, join, or encircle with loops or a loop.
- To fly (an aircraft) in a loop.
- To move in a loop or an arc.
- Electricity To join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit.
- To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the sound track.
- To form a loop.
- To move in a loop: “The couple looped constantly around the international social circuit” (Walter Isaacson).
- To make a loop in an aircraft.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English loupe
Origin: , probably from Middle Irish lúb (perhaps influenced by Middle English lep, basket)
.noun
Archaic
Origin:
Origin: Middle English loupe
Origin: ; akin to Middle Dutch lūpen, to lie in wait, peer
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